Kagga 265
D. V. Gundappa · 1887–1975 · from the Kannada original
Transliteration
bALa siri sogasugaLa perchipanu khElakanukILabenipavanoraTa, manka, kalledegatOLinde tiLivinde nuDiyinde jagadarivamElinipavane rasika – MANKUTIMMA
Interpretation
The Creator has ensured that the Cosmic Spirit, which is the governing Force of His Universe manifests itself in so many myriad ways that draws its beings towards each other & thereby towards the Universe itself
The Universe is in a state of constant flux – the Creator constantly keeps enhancing it such that this attraction is always fresh & infinite
Mankutimma, deriding the attractiveness of the Universe in the guise of isolation is nothing but being escapist…it will certainly not help you evolve; instead your mind growth will get stunted & you will be perceived as a dim-witted person. Instead experience the beauty of this Universe with all your senses…and try to be part of this constant dynamic nature instead of trying to be isolated from it. It is these experiences that will aid you to be a better human being & be appreciated for your rounded personality.
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